FDIC and FRB-SF Host Interagency Community Development Forum in Alaska
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) and the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco (FRB-SF) are hosting an interagency community development forum. The forum aims to highlight potential Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) opportunities for the interior regions of Alaska, including tribal and rural communities. The event will provide a platform to learn about the State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) and facilitate networking to build stronger relationships between financial institutions, Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs), non-profit community organizations, and indigenous-serving organizations.
Presenters:
- Elsa M. Lee, Financial Institution Examiner, FDIC
- Ross Glen Macarty, Outreach & Marketing Specialist/Administrative Officer, Alaska District Office, U.S. Small Business Administration
- Melanie Johnson, Interior Area Director, Rural Development, USDA
- Melissa Welsh, Boots to Business Trainer and Coach, Veteran’s Business Outreach Center (VBOC), Business Impact NW
- Jennifer A. Cesar, Alaska Zone Manager, Division of Capital Investment, Office of Indian Economic Development, U.S. Department of the Interior
- Jon Bittner, Executive Director, Alaska SBDC State Office
- Evelyn Jacome, Program Director, Alaska FAST
- Colleen Dushkin, Executive Director, Association of Alaska Housing Authorities
- Chelsea Smith, Operations & Development Manager, Alaska Corporation for Affordable Housing
- Jenny Glass, Senior Outreach Manager, FRB-SF
- Cathy Choe, Community Affairs Specialist, FDIC
When:
Thursday, May 9, 2024 from 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM AKST
Where:
Raven Landing Senior Community, Raven Hall, 1222 Cowles St., Fairbanks, AK 99701, registration information below.
Who should attend:
Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) officers, community development officers, loan officers, nonprofits, and community-based organizations.
Registration Information:
To register online, click REGISTER and fill out the needed information. You will receive a confirmation email once completed.
Contact Information:
If you have any questions about the event, please email Cathy Choe at cchoe@fdic.gov.